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'We were on him early and he stuck with us' | Northwestern's Turbo Richard signs with Boston College football

The running back had a record-setting career with the Trojans.

ROCK HILL, S.C. — He's one of the best players in Northwestern High School's history and certainly might have the best name.

On Wednesday, Turbo Richard signed to play football at Boston College.

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Richard is the Trojans' all-time leader in rushing yards with over 5,000 yards from scrimmage to go along with fifty touchdowns.

"It all started at a young age. I started working out and training and doing all the things necessary to get where I am now. It all paid off," Richard said. "And I've got to thank my parents for sacrificing for me."

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Eagles coach Jeff Hafley said his staff started the recruiting process with Richard early.

"[He's] really good with the ball in his hands," Hafley said. "We were on him early and he stuck with us."

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